Program Officer

Program Officer Job #:req30813Organization:World BankSector:EconomicsGrade:GFTerm Duration:4 years 0 monthsRecruitment Type:Local RecruitmentLocation:Rome, ItalyRequired Language(s):EnglishPreferred Language(s):FrenchClosing Date:1/5/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTCDescription Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.
In line with its overarching mission to reduce poverty, the World Bank is engaged in facilitating the production and use of household and agricultural survey data for evidence-based policymaking. To design and implement new programs in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 Agenda, governments and the global community will require more data, cheaper, and of better quality. Food security, agricultural development, and sustainable use of natural resources are at the center of the 2030 Agenda.
In this context, the World Bank is working with international organizations and development partners in supporting countries in the production of more and better survey data by improving survey methods, supporting data collection, and building analytical capacity to use data effectively in support of evidence-based policy-making.
The 50x2030 Initiative was officially launched at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2018. It is the result of a coordinated effort of donors and development partners that have engaged, with the active involvement of low and middle-income participating countries, to a long-term commitment to improve agricultural and rural surveys in order to fill the agricultural data gaps in 50 L/LMICs by 2030.
By strengthening the capacity of national statistical systems to produce high-quality and timely agricultural data, the main objective of the Initiative is to achieve by 2030 sustainable data systems owned and operated by the Initiative's 50 partner countries. In particular, the 50x2030 Initiative aims at scaling up the use of integrated surveys on agriculture and will support countries towards the implementation of an integrated agricultural survey program tailored to the country's needs, wishes, capacity, and potential for technical and financial take-over by the respective governments.
The harmonization of the Initiative's activities is ensured through the services of a strong coordination mechanism, the Program Management Team, that is established in Rome, and managed by a Program Manager. The Program Management Team is tasked to implement the directives and vision of the Partnership Council whose aim is to give strategic guidance to the successful achievement of the Initiative's objectives and scope.
Within this context, the World Bank is looking for a Program Officer with strong partnership management and organization skills to join the Program Management Team of the 50x2030 Initiative.
Duties and Accountabilities: Contribute to the coordination of the country engagement and onboarding processes, including inception missions, negotiation of memoranda of agreement and project agreements with the partner governments, budgets, and co-funding for the country programs consistent with Bank and implementing partner country frameworks and strategies.Develop the 50x2030 Initiative's work plans, project documents, concept notes, and operation manuals across the three Initiative components.Collaborate and coordinate with the WB projects' Task Team Leaders (TTLs) to ensure that the 50x2030's activities are harmonized and well-coordinated with Bank's operations.Contribute to the negotiation and drafting of partnership agreements, project documents, Memoranda of Understanding, etc.Contribute to the International Development Association's (IDA) resources mobilization.Ensure information relevant to the planning, implementation, and monitoring of activities across the implementation agencies, the Partnership Council, the participating countries, and the Program Management Team are shared and managed efficiently.Contribute to the preparation of reports, analyses, and reviews related to the implementation of the initiative, and support other planning and reporting activities of the Program Management Team.Perform other related duties, as required.Selection Criteria: Master's degree in Economics, Political Science, International Relations, Development Management, Public/Administrative law or other related fields.At least five years of relevant experience in capacity development, program coordination, and strategic planning.Experience in working on statistical capacity development with developing countries, working within a multi-partner Secretariat highly desirable.Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex relationships with partners, colleagues, and content experts and contribute to strategy development.Proven record of development and implementation of complex strategic plans.Proven knowledge and experience in public data governance and national statistical systems, especially in LMICs.Proven ability to rapidly analyze diverse information from varied sources and to learn, adapt, and be innovative as multi-partner engagement challenges arise.Self-motivated, creative, with excellent organizational skills and proven ability to perform multiple tasks and to work in a multi-disciplinary team-oriented and dynamic environment.Excellent interpersonal skills with a willingness to work in a team environment. Demonstrated skills in working in teams, delivering products and commitments, and working across boundaries.Other Selection Criteria: Pro-activity.Ability to work independently with limited supervision.Proficient in English and French.Experience with World Bank operations and good knowledge of statistical capacity building projects. Experience with survey implementation is a plus.Experience of mobilization of resources (World Bank and/or other sources).Proven writing and editing skills, and ability to convey complex ideas in a creative, clear, direct, and lively style.Capacity to work independently, willingness to seek guidance as needed, ability to maintain good working relationships with clients, ability to follow up effectively on various issues as required.Experience supporting activities such as proposal writing, and organization of training programs, workshops, and dissemination events. Work with donors' agencies and conducting policy dialogue with country clients is a plus.Must be willing to travel to the region on a semi-frequent basis.This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.
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